A BODY has been found in the search for a missing County Durham man.
Police were searching for 35-year-old Dean from Chester-le-Street when they recovered the body Wednesday afternoon.
While formal identification is yet to take place, the body is believed to be Dean.
Durham Constabulary issued an appeal to help find the missing man early on Wednesday.
He had last been seen crossing the road to the cycle path near the Pelton Buffs Social Club just before 11am on Monday.
The body was recovered from the Pelton area.
Police thanked Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue for their help during the search.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “We’re very sorry to report that a body has been found in the search for Dean. Sadly, the body of a man was recovered from the Pelton area this afternoon.
“Formal identification has yet to take place, but we believe it to be that of the 35-year-old, from Chester-le-Street. Dean’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“We’re very sorry to report that a body has been found in the search for Dean. Sadly, the body of a man was recovered from the Pelton area this afternoon (August 20).
“Formal identification has yet to take place, but we believe it to be that of the 35-year-old, from Chester-le-Street. Dean’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
